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Waste to Wound Care: Transforming Banana Peels into Burn Cream by the Minasari Farming Community in Jemur Wonosari, Surabaya Kurniawan, Ilham; Sasongko, Purnomo Edi; Maghfiroh, Rahmatun Nisful; Nurhutami, Shofie Rindi; Yusuf, Aulia Islamiati; Hakim, Cindy Aisyah
PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 12 (2025): PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33084/pengabdianmu.v10i12.10424

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The utilization of banana peels as a natural remedy for minor burn wound healing and antimicrobial activity has garnered increasing attention amidst the growing interest in plant-based traditional medicine. This study investigated the bioactive components present in banana peels, including flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols, which contribute to wound healing and the prevention of infections. Conducted as a community engagement initiative in Jemur Wonosari Sub-district, Surabaya, the activity was designed to be replicable at the household level using simple tools and locally available materials. The preparation process involved cleaning the peels, heating them with virgin coconut oil, and optionally adding natural honey to enhance antibacterial properties. Findings highlight the potential of banana peels as an effective natural burn ointment with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, while also supporting circular economy principles through the utilization of agricultural waste. Further research is needed to standardize formulations and clinically validate the widespread use of ointments based on banana peels.
Assessing Land-Use Driven Soil Degradation Potential and Biomass Production Dynamics in the Corogrojong Sub Sub-Watershed, Malang, Indonesia Nurhutami, Shofie Rindi; Sakti, Muchammad Bima Gegana; Sa’diyah, Zenny Faridatus
Acta Solum Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Department of Soil, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/actasolum.v4i1.3527

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Soil degradation poses a critical threat to agriculture and ecosystem sustainability in tropical watersheds. This study focuses on the Corogrojong Sub-Sub-Watershed, located in Indonesia's Upper Brantas Basin, to assess soil degradation potential using GIS-based analysis combined with biophysical parameters such as land use, slope gradient, annual rainfall, and soil type. A weighted overlay method was applied to map soil degradation potential and recommend mitigation strategies for sustainable biomass production. The findings show that only 9.9% (59.06 ha) of the area is classified as having very low degradation potential, while the remaining 90.1% falls under low to moderate potential, with low-potential areas covering 39.7% (235.69 ha) and moderate-potential areas 50.4% (299.37 ha). Despite the challenging terrain—where steep slopes (>40%) cover 46% of the area and highly erodible Andisols dominate 77.7%—the presence of agroforestry and forest systems significantly reduces degradation potential. However, this balance remains fragile, as the watershed’s stability relies on the preservation of these systems. Any loss of green cover due to land conversion could lead to extensive soil degradation. To mitigate this, the study proposes a zonal approach: active conservation efforts, including terracing, vetiver grass planting, and riparian filter strips in moderate-potential zones, and incentive-based mechanisms, such as Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), in lower-potential areas to prevent land-use change. This study provides based for sustainable land management policies that harmonize agricultural development with ecosystem protection in the Upper Brantas Basin.